1987 Buick Estate vs. 1978 Simca 2 Litres

To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 760 kg more than 1978 Simca 2 Litres.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1978 Simca 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1978 Simca 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Buick Estate 1978 Simca 2 Litres
Make Buick Simca
Model Estate 2 Litres
Year Released 1987 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 1981 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2670 mm


 

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